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Men in War

Men in War

"One more step and I'll fill your guts with lead!"

19576.61h 42m

Overview

In Korea, on 6 September 1950, Lieutenant Benson's platoon finds itself isolated in enemy-held territory after a retreat. Soon they are joined by Sergeant Montana, whose overriding concern is caring for his catatonic colonel. Benson and Montana can't stand each other, but together they must get the survivors to Hill 465, where they hope the division is waiting. It's a long, harrowing march, fraught with all the dangers the elusive enemy can summon.

Directed by Anthony Mann
Written by Van Van Praag, Philip Yordan, Ben Maddow
Produced by Sidney Harmon, Anthony Mann
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Top Cast

Robert Ryan

Robert Ryan

Lt. Benson

Aldo Ray

Aldo Ray

Sgt. Montana

Robert Keith

Robert Keith

The Colonel

Phillip Pine

Phillip Pine

Sgt. Riordan

Nehemiah Persoff

Nehemiah Persoff

Sgt. Lewis

Vic Morrow

Vic Morrow

Cpl. Zwickley

James Edwards

James Edwards

Sgt. Killian

L.Q. Jones

L.Q. Jones

Sgt. Davis

Scott Marlowe

Scott Marlowe

Pvt. Meredith

Adam Kennedy

Adam Kennedy

Pvt. Maslow

Themes & Keywords

korean war (1950-53)

About Men in War

Men in War is a war, drama film released in 1957 exploring themes of korean war (1950-53). Directed by Anthony Mann, it stars Robert Ryan, Aldo Ray, Robert Keith. In Korea, on 6 September 1950, Lieutenant Benson's platoon finds itself isolated in enemy-held territory after a retreat. Soon they are joined by Sergeant Montana, whose overriding concern is caring for his catatonic colonel. Benson and Montana can't stand each other, but together they must get the survivors to Hill 465, where they hope the division is waiting. It's a long, harrowing march, fraught with all the dangers the elusive enemy can summon.

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